Denver Broncos
AFC West
Broncos coach Sean Payton said “You’re going to see a lot of growth from year 1 to year 2" in regards to WR Marvin Mims. (Source: Nick Kosmider on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Mims reportedly showed out at practice on Thursday. He caught just 22 passes for 377 yards and one touchdown as a rookie last season. With the trade of Jerry Jeudy, Mims is in position to have a chance to step into a bigger role this season.
Riley Moss missed Broncos practice on Thursday after "tweaking" something in his back. (Source: Zac Stevens on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Broncos coach Sean Payton said he expects Moss to be back at practice next week. He is not concerned about it.
Category: Injury Updates
Broncos coach Sean Payton said Javonte Williams is "looking good" in camp. (Source: Aric DiLalla on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Williams is approaching being two years removed from tearing his ACL. It is still an uncertainty as to what the backfield will look like with Denver this season, but Williams should be the 1A at the very least. His upside from a fantasy perspective could be a bit capped if it turns out to be a big committee with Audric Estime and/or Samaje Perine potentially being involved.
Denver Broncos rookie RB Audric Estime underwent a knee scope and "will be just fine," according to head coach Sean Payton. He is expected to return for training camp. (Source: Aric DiLalla on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Estime just underwent knee surgery to clean up an injury he suffered last week during OTAs. The Broncos start training camp in late June, and Estime will likely be ready to go by then, rehabbing in the meantime. This should not affect his rookie campaign.
Category: Injury Updates
Courtland Sutton has remained absent from Broncos voluntary OTAs. (Source: 9news.com)
Fantasy Impact: Sutton is away from the team as he seeks a new contract. There had been trade rumors surrounding Sutton earlier in the offseason, but it appears he will remain with Denver. It is too early to be concerned about his status, but it is worth monitoring.
Fri, May 24th 1:09pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
Broncos coach Sean Payton said Greg Dulcich is expected to return ahead of training camp. (Source: Andrew Mason on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Dulcich was limited last season due to hamstring and foot injuries. He should be the starting tight end for Denver as long as he can stay healthy.
Category: Injury Updates
Broncos coach Sean Payton said Bo Nix is "farther along" than most would be in OTAs. (Source: DNVR Broncos on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Payton added that Nix has picked up the offense very quickly in camp. Nix is still competing with Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson for the Week 1 starting job, and it appears the rookie may have the edge for the starting job out of the gate.
Broncos coach Sean Payton said Drew Sanders tore his Achilles earlier in the offseason. (Source: Zac Stevens on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Broncos are hoping Sanders can return at some point later in the season, potentially around October.
Category: Injury Updates
Tim Patrick has been participating in Broncos OTAs. (Source: Nick Kosmider on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Patrick, who is coming off back-to-back season-ending injuries in training camp was running routes at practice on Thursday. It is unclear where Patrick fits into the offense with Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims, Josh Reynolds and Troy Franklin among the players in the Broncos wide receiver room.
Category: Injury Updates
The Denver Broncos signed P Trenton Gill. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Gill had been waived by the Bears earlier in May after they drafted a punter last month. He'll compete for the starting punter spot throughout camp.
Category: Transactions
The Denver Broncos signed WR Phillip Dorsett II. (Source: Ryan McFadden on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Broncos sign Dorsett just a few days after they released him. He will compete for a roster spot throughout camp.
Category: Transactions
Ben DiNucci has been released by the Broncos after spending the past year on the practice squad. (Source: Ari Meirov on X)
Fantasy Impact: DiNucci's release leaves the Broncos with three quarterbacks under contract: Jarrett Stidham, Zach Wilson, and Bo Nix. As OTAs continue throughout the summer, more information will come out regarding the pecking order of the Broncos' quarterback room.
Category: Transactions
The Denver Broncos have selected WR Devaughn Vele with the No. 235 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Vele has the ability to play both inside and outside and is a solid route runner. His 4.47 40-yard dash time indicates that he could carve out a role as a depth wide receiver or a returner on special teams.
Category: Transactions
The Broncos are picking up Pat Surtain II's fifth-year option of $19.8 million for the 2025 season. (Source: Chris Tomasson on X)
Fantasy Impact: It comes as no surprise that the Broncos are picking up the two-time Pro Bowler's fifth-year option. Although the Broncos are looking to add pieces on both sides of the ball, Surtain II remains a tough matchup for opposing wide receivers.
Category: Transactions
Justin Strnad is returning to the Broncos on a one-year deal. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Strnad had been close to finalizing a deal with the Panthers, but instead chose to remain with Denver who drafted him four years ago. He should continue to primarily hold a role on special teams.
Category: Transactions
The Broncos have re-signed WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey to a one-year deal. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Humphrey registered 162 yards and three touchdowns on 13 receptions in 17 games with the Broncos last season. With a rebuild going on in Denver, Humphrey could be in line for more targets in 2024.
Category: Transactions
Adam Trautman is signing back to Broncos on a two-year deal. (Source: Mike Klis on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Trautman was traded to Denver last season where he reunited with Sean Payton. He'll remain with the Broncos for two more years, though likely still in a limited role in the receiving game.
Category: Transactions
The Panthers have agreed to terms with Josey Jewell. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jewell adds to a number of additions to the Carolina defense in free agency. He recorded 108 tackles last season with the Broncos as well as three sacks.
Category: Transactions
Malcolm Roach is signing with the Broncos on a two-year deal worth up to $8 million. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Roach made the Saints team as a UDFA and spent the past four seasons in New Orleans. He'll now reunite with Sean Payton in Denver.
Category: Transactions
Mike Burton agreed to terms to return to the Broncos on a one-year deal. (Source: Jason McCourty on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Burton will remain in a primary blocking role for the Broncos under Sean Payton.
Category: Transactions